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AJ McLean:[And] the Channel 6 News appearance.
Dennis Leupold
It was an awkward phase.
Kevin Richardson:We did all these shoots so magazines could use the photos throughout the year.
They were helping us get out there and be visible because we didnt have the internet back then.
In 1996, the Boys went to London and brought a bouquet of hairstyles with them.
Nick Carter:The makeup was a very key component to those shoots.
I wanted to look like an anime character.
In 1996, the Boys went to London and brought a bouquet of hairstyles with them.
The Boys in Miami Beach, 1997.
Brian Littrell:In the early days, all five of us had more hair than we do now.
Then I went into the Caesar look.
Dorough:We’ve all at one point in our career had Caesar haircuts.
From top, left to right: Richardson, Dorough, Littrell, McLean, Carter. Below: a 1998 performance.
McLean:All five of us.
It’s very short and basically a straight line of hair right across the front.
It’s combed forward…almost like a bowl cut, except it’s not all the way around.
Dorough:It was our version of Jim Carrey inDumb and Dumber.
McLean:One of my favorites is when I shaved my head and did leopard print.
Then, with a brush, she put a darker blond around it to give it some depth.
The Boys in Miami Beach, 1997.
But it finally grew out to a point where the guys thought I was going for aJesus Christ Superstarlook.
McLean:Losing my hairis something that I have personally struggled with for a long time.
I did it right before I got married, which will have been 10 years ago in December.
I’m going back under the knife again this year.
But once I had [the surgery] done, I posted pictures on my socials.
From top, left to right: Richardson, Dorough, Littrell, McLean, Carter.
Below: a 1998 performance.
Dorough:At this point, we’re not 20 years old.
Every so often Iget a HydraFacial, use moisturizer, and use sunscreen.
McLean:The hell are you talking about?
Getting juicy and plump.
That’s what you’ve got to do.
I use Olaplex on my hair.
Carter:I’m a big fan of Le Labo Santal 33.
My wife sprayed it on me one day and I just didn’t stop wearing it.
Maybelline mascara is my number one choice for coloring in my mustache and whatnot.
But what everybody knows me for is my nail polish.
I’ve been wearing nail polish for 25 years now.
Our daddy-daughter dates are at the nail salon.
It’s the best.
Littrell:If I could give my younger self beauty advice, it would be to sunscreen up.
I’ve actually had severalcancerous spotsremoved from my body.
Alastin Skincare
Alastin HydraTint Pro Mineral Broad Spectrum Sunscreen
Alastin
Olaplex
Olaplex No.
As we’re getting older, I get a little bit of hyperpigmentation on my face.
Don’t get into a tanning bed, ever.
Looking back, the tanning bed was not the way to go.
Carter:Just feel comfortable in your skin.
I’ve always tried to be in touch with my feminine side.
Even though youre a guy, it’s possible for you to be beautiful as well.
And maybe just drink a little bit more water.
